Uma Thurman
1) Ceremony
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Sam Davis convinces his former best friend to spend a weekend with him to rekindle their friendship at an elegant beachside estate owned by a famous documentary filmmaker. But it soon becomes clear that Sam is secretly infatuated with his ex, who is now the filmmaker's fiancee, and that his true intention is to thwart their impending nuptials. As Sam's plan begins to unravel, he is forced to realize how complicated love and friendship can be.
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The Life Before Her Eyes is an intense and visually evocative drama about the loss of youth, investigating how a single moment in time can define an entire life. Based on Laura Kasischke's visionary novel, the story hinges on a pivotal confrontation: two high school girls held captive by a gunman are forced to make the terrifying choice as to who will live and who will die.
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"In a hidden realm at the end of the world, amidst the massive ice mountains of Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, condors soar, colorful caracaras keep a sharp eye out for prey, graceful guanacos roam, and vivid pink flamingos make a theatrical appearance. But this kingdom is the stronghold of the puma, a large mountain lion that hunts for guanacos--cousins of llams--fromt eh valleys to the hillsides. Follow the fate of a female puma in her...
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"Percy Jackson is no ordinary teenager, he's the son of Poseidon and is accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt, the most powerful weapon ever created! With storm clouds brewing, Percy embarks on an incredible cross-country journey to prove his innocence, recover the bolt, and prevent a war among the gods that could destroy our world!" --container.
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"The Rocky Mountains are the second largest mountain range on Earth, stretching some 2,000 miles from central New Mexico to the northern edge of Canada. Journey deep into the wild heart of the Rocky Mountains and experience this rugged land as never seen before--through the eyes of its iconic wildlife. Follow the drama as courageous animal families struggle to survive in one of the world's most challenging and spectacular habitats: a herd of Rocky...
8) My zinc bed
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This three-character piece centers on Paul, a young poet and recovering alcoholic; billionaire businessman Victor, who befriends and employs him; and Victor's young wife Elsa, an alcoholic who has chosen to recover without the help of Paul's relied-upon AA meetings.
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For over two decades, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful names Hollywood, writing more than 200 scripts to become the world's highest paid screenwriter. Stars like Pickford, Garbo, Gable and Dressler sought to bring her characters to life, leading her to become the first screenwriter to win two Oscars®. Now, her fascinating story come alive in this insightful documentary narrated by acclaimed actresses Uma Thurman and Kathy Bates, accompanying...
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"The Age of Nature brings together inspirational contributors, rare archive material and stunning imagery from around the world, to give us a deeper understanding of Nature and our place within it. The world is changing. It's time for The Age of Nature. It's our best hope for a positive future." --container
16) Pulp fiction
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"The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption." --imdb.com.
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"Sixth-grader Peter is pretty much the average kid, he likes gaming, hanging with his friends and his beloved pair of Air Jordans. But when his recently widowed grandfather moves in with Peter's family, the boy is forced to give up his most prized possession of all, his bedroom. Unwilling to let such an injustice stand, Peter devises a series of increasingly elaborate pranks to drive out the interloper, but Grandpa Ed won't go without a fight." --container...